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Wankhede Stadium At 50: Legends Grace Golden Jubilee Celebration In Mumbai

The 50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium concluded on Sunday (January 19, 2025). The finale was attended by India and Mumbai legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Ajinkya Rahane, and Diana Edulji. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) had earlier honoured eight surviving members of its first-ever First-Class match played at the iconic venue as part of the golden jubilee celebration.

| Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

(L-R) Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane, Diana Edulji, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma with ICC Champions Trophy during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium
50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane, Diana Edulji, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Rohit Sharma and others with ICC Champions Trophy during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

Wankhede stadium 50 years
Wankhede stadium 50 years | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

View of the Wankhede Stadium during its 50th anniversary celebration, in Mumbai.

At Wankhede, MCA marks the 75th birthday of Sunil Gavaskar
At Wankhede, MCA marks the 75th birthday of Sunil Gavaskar | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

Former cricketers Diana Edulji, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar during the Gavaskar's 75th birthday celebration at the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.
50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

Wankhede Stadium At 50
Wankhede Stadium At 50 | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

Former cricketers Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Indian captain Rohit Sharma during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

Wankhede Stadium's golden jubilee celebration
Wankhede Stadium's golden jubilee celebration | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

Former cricketers Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar during the Gavaskar's 75th birthday celebration at the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

Wankhede Stadium At 50: MCA officials launch a postal stamp
Wankhede Stadium At 50: MCA officials launch a postal stamp | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar along with MCA officials launch a postal stamp at the 50th anniversary of the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai.

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